Black Lake Bayou Reservoir

Louisiana — Natchitoches County — Black Lake Bayou

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyNatchitoches
RiverBlack Lake Bayou
Coordinates31.85539, -92.95249

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length2,380 ft
NID Storage320,000 acre-ft
Max Storage320,000 acre-ft
Surface Area13,800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 4, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1990
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerState of Louisiana
Other NameBlack Lake/Clear Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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